Former GTGB president Arif Mustafa dies in Edirne
Arif Mustafa (Hüseyinoğlu), a respected figure in the Turkish Minority of Western Thrace and former president of the Turkish Youth Union of Komotini, has died at the age of 72 while receiving treatment at Trakya University Hospital in Edirne, Türkiye.
The Turkish Minority of Western Thrace is mourning the death of Arif Mustafa (Hüseyinoğlu), a prominent community figure known for his contributions to minority institutions and social life.
Born in 1954, Mustafa passed away despite medical intervention at the Faculty of Medicine Hospital of Trakya University in Edirne, where he had been receiving treatment for some time.
Widely known and respected across Western Thrace, Mustafa was remembered not only for his professional career but also for his community involvement and longstanding service to the minority.
He worked for many years as a pharmacy assistant, building close relationships with people from different walks of life. His modest character, sincerity and strong personal ties earned him widespread appreciation within the community.
Mustafa was also known for his interest in community affairs and his support for the struggle for the rights of the Turkish Minority of Western Thrace. He served as president of the Turkish Youth Union of Komotini (GTGB), contributing to the activities of minority institutions and efforts to strengthen unity and solidarity within the community.
FUNERAL DETAILS TO BE ANNOUNCED
Mustafa’s death has caused deep sorrow among his family, relatives, friends and the wider Turkish Minority of Western Thrace.
He is expected to be laid to rest in Gümülcine (Komotini). The date and time of the funeral have not yet been announced, with further details expected to be released later.
